Which is better for drilling into concrete?

The Milwaukee. Its 2607-20 is a hammer drill driver with a hammer mode; the Skil kit lists no hammer function. For concrete and brick, pick the Milwaukee.

Which kit gives more tools for the money?

The Skil. At $242.95 at Walmart as of November 3 it includes six tools, two batteries and a charger, versus two tools for $279.00 at Home Depot.

The Milwaukee is built for professional use with an all-metal gear case and chuck. The Skil backs its DIY-focused kit with a 5-year warranty, which is the stronger coverage on paper.

Is the Milwaukee worth the extra $36?

Only if you need hammer drilling or plan to grow into the M18 battery line. Otherwise the Skil covers more jobs for less.

Do both kits include batteries and a charger?

The Skil includes a 2.0 Ah and a 4.0 Ah battery plus a charger. The Milwaukee listing shows two batteries and a charger but also a no-batteries-included flag, so confirm before ordering.

Which is better for a home DIYer?

The Skil. Six tools, brushless motors and a 5-year warranty cover most home projects at a lower price.

Milwaukee 2697-22CT M18 Cordless Lithium-Ion 2-Tool Combo Kit vs Skil PWRCORE 20 Brushless 6-tool Kit

Buy the Skil PWRCORE 20 kit if you want the most tools for the money: six tools, two batteries and a 5-year warranty for $242.95 at Walmart as of November 3. Buy the Milwaukee 2697-22CT if you want a pro-grade 18V hammer drill and impact driver that take the deep M18 battery line, at $279.00 at Home Depot. The Skil is about $36 cheaper and covers far more jobs, but the Milwaukee pair is built for daily jobsite use.

Today the Milwaukee 2697-22CT M18 Cordless Lithium-Ion 2-Tool Combo Kit costs $102.00 less at its best price.

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